Two of the drumming worlds biggest names, Carmine and Vinny Appice will be touring Australia as the Appice Brothers: Drum Wars in February 2017. The legendary brothers have been the engine room for some of the greatest bands of all time. Black Sabbath, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, Blue Murder, Paul Stanley, King Kobra and more. And now they have joined forces to conquer the world with their own show. Playing the greatest hits of a host of their previous bands, the Appice Brothers deliver a rock show that will impress both rockers and drummers alike.
This show is a high energy, mind blowing rock concert played with vehemence and power. Both drummers will be on stage playing their most famous songs with special guest musicians and they will also be holding epic drum battles, super solos and displaying some fancy tricks that have earned them their reputations as legendary sticksmen.
The Brothers will also be holding special clinics in both cities where the opportunity to receive a once in a lifetime double lesson with the Appice Brothers awaits. Tickets to these clinics are very limited so get in quick!
Legendary rock drummer, Carmine Appice has enjoyed an amazing almost 50 year career as a rock star, music educator, author, and rock pioneer. He is widely considered to be one of the most accomplished showmen in rock. Recipient of numerous awards including Modern Drummer Hall of Fame, Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, and dozens of gold and platinum selling records. Carmine co-wrote such monster selling hits as Do Ya Think I’m Sexy and Young Turks.
As a performer, as a teacher, and as a writer, he continues to inspire drummers and listeners throughout the world with his originality and his unwavering dedication to the art of drumming. In 2016, Carmine unleashed his book titled “STICK IT – My Life of SEX, DRUMS, AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL”.
Vinny Appice has anchored the rhythm and power live and in the studio for the music of Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, WWIII, Axis, Rick Derringer, John Lennon, and more. He has recorded and co-written songs on over 25 albums and CDs, including many multi-platinum records. Vinny’s drumming can also be heard on numerous movie soundtracks, including Wayne’s World 2, Heavy Metal, Iron Eagle and Bedazzled.
A consummate performer and drummer, Vinny is also a brilliant clinician, performing clinics and master classes all across the globe, as well as making appearances in films and television. Vinny can also be heard on classic albums like Black Sabbath’s Mob Rules and Dio’s Holy Diver & Last In Line.
TOUR DATES
Thursday, February 16: The Factory Theatre, Sydney – DRUM CLINIC
Friday, February 17: The Factory Theatre, Sydney – FULL SHOW
Saturday, February 18: Max Watts, Melbourne FULL SHOW
Sunday, February 19: Croxton Park Hotel, Melbourne – DRUM CLINIC (afternoon)
Full Show tickets are $74.90 for General Admission & $199.90 for VIP Packages
Clinic Tickets are $59.90 for General Admission & $199.90 for VIP Packages
On sale 9.00am Tuesday, September 27 via
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